Ruby is a gemstone and a variety of the mineral corundum (Al2O3) that is distinguished by its red color, which is caused by trace amounts of chromium in the crystal structure. Ruby is a very hard and durable gemstone, with a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale. In addition to chromium, other trace elements can also be present in ruby and can affect its color and properties. For example, iron and titanium can give ruby a brownish or bluish tint, while vanadium can produce a purplish-red color. In rare cases, ruby may contain inclusions of rutile needles, which can create a star effect called asterism. Rubies are formed deep within the Earth’s crust under intense heat and pressure. They are primarily found in metamorphic rocks such as marble, gneiss , and schist , as well as in some igneous rocks like basalt and syenite.

Ruby formation occurs through a process called crystallization, in which minerals are transformed from a molten state into a solid crystalline form. During this process, the necessary elements like aluminum and oxygen come together to form corundum crystals, which can then become ruby if they contain enough chromium to give them a red color.

The specific conditions required for ruby formation include high temperature and pressure, as well as the presence of certain chemical elements like aluminum, oxygen, and chromium. The process of ruby formation can take millions of years and usually occurs in locations where these conditions are met, such as in areas with high geothermal activity or where tectonic plates are colliding.

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